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SAFeThink Scholarship Programme 2015-Call for Applications.

The French government
is pleased to launch the 2015-2016 edition of the SAFe Think Programme. The
SAFe Think scholarship programme supports exceptional students wishing to
undertake a Master’s degree at a higher education institution in France.

It addresses students
in the following fields of study: political sciences, international relations,
sociology, public affairs, security studies, conflict studies, human
rights/humanitarian law and development studies.

The SAFe Think programme was launched in 2010 with the aim of strengthening the
connections between South African academic institutes and Think Tanks and their
French counterparts, specifically in the fields of Human and Social Sciences.

By assisting research
partners in establishing sustainable cooperation, the French government aims at
facilitating the integration of South African research and policy-oriented
institutions into French, European and francophone African scientific networks.

What does a full Bursary include?

a) Annual tuition fees (up to
6000€/ year);

b) Round-trip flight ticket
(South Africa – France);

c) Health insurance;

d) Monthly stipend towards
living expenses;

e) Schengen visa fees.

Eligibility

You can be
considered for a bursary if:

1 - Your field of
study is in political or social sciences (international relations,
sociology, public administration, peace and security, conflict studies)

2 - You are a
citizen of South Africa or Lesotho. Unfortunately, temporary/ permanent
residents and candidates from other African countries cannot be considered.

3 – You hold or are
in the process of completing a Bachelor’s or Honour’s degree. The degree
has to be completed by September 2015.

4 – You have
applied to at least 2 French universities and Master programmes. Should
you be awarded a SAFeThink scholarship, you will need to provide your
university admission letter by June 16 2015 - otherwise the scholarship
offer will be withdrawn.

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